Established in 1962 as a tribute to the late Sir George Stapledon, the Trust provides awards to both individuals and organisations on all aspects of grassland use, including the production, amenity, social, economic and environmental implications. This includes:
- Fellowships for long and short-term visits
- Innovation Awards for non- academics
- Short-term awards for recent graduates
- Vacation study awards
- Contribution towards publications
- Support for conferences
The Trust particularly seeks to focus on activities that benefit the development of early career grassland scientists.
The Stapledon Memorial Trust is a registered charity (UK Registration No. 219430)
